Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

A bowl of fresh avocado green goddess salad dressing sits on a counter.

Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

Make this delicious and healthy Avocado Green Goddess Dressing in minutes. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and packs a flavorful punch. Try it today and boost your next meal with this zesty dressing!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 2

Total Time 4

Servings servings

Calories 57kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

1 medium lemon
1 medium avocado (make sure it's ripe)
1 clove garlic peeled and roughly chopped
¼ cup green onion, peeled and chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh chives
Salt & Pepper to taste See notes
1 - 2 tablespoons cold water

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Zest the lemon and then cut it in half and juice it. You should have around 3 to 4 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add the zest and lemon juice (seeds removed) to a food processor bowl.
Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Spoon out the flesh into the food processor.
Add the chopped garlic, chopped green onion, and fresh herbs to the food processor. Pulse in short bursts to combine the ingredients. Wipe down the sides of the bowl and continue processing, until a smooth consistency begins to develop.
Season with salt and pepper (see notes for salt-free options). Add a tablespoon of cold water and process again until smooths. Repeat with adding water until you achieve a desired consistency.
Transfer to a lidded glass jar and refrigerate. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze this dressing in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.

Notes

You can make this dressing without added salt for a low-sodium option. The herbs added are so flavorful you may not require added salt. Here are some low-sodium options if you're looking for added flavor:

Mrs. Dash Italian blend can add zesty flavor
A sprinkle of NoSalt can add a salty flavor without sodium
Some studies indicate that the sodium in miso paste is healthier than salt. You can add up to a teaspoon of mild miso paste to create a saltier dressing.
Add more lemon juice. Believe it or not, lemon juice has a salty flavor to it. So add a bit more lemon juice if you'd like this dressing to taste saltier.

Herbs

We're adding fresh parsley, basil, and chives to this dressing. Some other herb options include:

Cilantro (not everyone loves this herb, so add it in moderation if you're serving this to others)
Tarragon — This herb is not a common one in my neck of the woods, but if you have some handy, it adds tasty flavor.
Watercress — Yes, this is not a herb, but it's a nice green, so it will add lots of nutrition, green color, and some mild flavor.

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